Tagged With "Adam Mickiewicz Monument"
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The Bathing House, Howick, Northumberland
Ian Cook shares a lovely and historic cottage with one of the finest views in Northumberland.
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Jantar Mantar, Jaipur (Where Gumbo was #210)
Gumbo was visiting the Jantar Mantar in Jaipur, India. An 18th century royal observatory with a most fascinating collection of instruments used to observe and measure the sun, stars, earth's rotation and such. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Barcelona plans big changes for La Rambla
Barcelona is looking at plans to 'reclaim' its famed La Rambla with less clutter and congestion.
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Poking around Berkeley Springs, West Virginia
Stephanie Kalina-Metzger shares a visit to the small and historic West Virginia town of Berkeley Springs.
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Echo of Rebellion: The Resistance at Christiana
A small Pennsylvania town hangs out a sign "Freedom Began Here," its proud memory of a moment when its name was known everywhere.
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Dusk at Agra's Moon Garden
DrFumblefinger visits the Moon Garden in Agra, where he got his first view of the Taj Mahal across the Yamuna River.
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Enter laughing: Stones with a smile
PHeymont reminds us that while statues are usually meant to impress with importance, sometimes they can leave us laughing
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Lisbon: Taking the Tourist Bus
Jonathan L turns an early arrival in a new city into an opportunity for an orientation tour on the hop on hop off bus
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Surprising Destination: Batumi, Georgia
LestertheInvestor visits a Black Sea resort city popular with Russians and filled with unusual art and buildings.
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Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument
Gumbo was visiting the site of "Custer's Last Stand", on the hills and ridges of the valley of the Little Bighorn river in southern Montana
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Dec. 27, 2019: Savior of the Cathedral, Strasbourg
An unusual plaque at Strasbourg's Cathedral leads PHeymont on the path to an unusual and poignant story.
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January 1, 2020: Arderne Gardens, Cape Town, South Africa
Professor Abe views some of the most impressive trees in South Africa at the Arderne Gardens.
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Cologne: Just Passing Through
PHeymont reflects on a pleasant but far-too-short day in a city that's calling him back for more...some day!
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Soldiers and Sailors Arch, Brooklyn, NY
PHeymont shares some views and some history of Brooklyn's iconic but often ignored Civil War memorial.
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Plan ahead for free National Park days
The National Park Service will waive entrance fees on five days in 2020—your chance to plan a family trip.
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Start planning now for family vacations
Thinking about next summer? Travel expert Marilyn Jones has some suggestions to get your planning started!
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Jan. 11, 2020: The History Column, Koblenz, Germany
A monument that recounts the town's history also obscures some of it.
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Unmissable Sights in Budapest
We often travel to other countries, other cities, but not always for sightseeing. Conference, meeting, maybe for some service. These trips sometimes takes several days, but we can also decide to connect the pleasant to the useful and look around the city. Here is a brief introduction for those, whose destination is Budapest. What is a must see, from the Hungarian capital. I recommend this article, which contains more than 100 sights, for those who want to spend more days in Budapest, or want...
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Monumental Madrid
PHeymont examines some of the outward aspects of buildings that give Madrid its character.
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UK, Canada go opposite ways on parks
Canada is closing all parks, while the UK and U.S. opt for keeping outdoor recreation available.
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U.S. National Parks skip the fees
If you're near enough to be on your own, the National Parks are free, but without the usual services.
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Five Top Things to do in Marseille
Michael Dehoyos offers a feature-packed itinerary for Marseille with plenty to upset any pre-conceptions you may have.
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Craters Of The Moon National Monument, Arco, Idaho
Samantha and her husband had a great time exploring Craters of the Moon National Monument until the rains came.
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April 22, 2020: More from Craters of the Moon
Samantha shares some more pictures from her visit to Craters Of The Moon National Monument in Arco, Idaho.
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Fountains of Basel
Basel is home to a wide variety of fountains, some whimsical, some serious, and all a part of the city's fabric. Here are some of PHeymont's favorites.
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3 Best Travel Destinations for Adventure Lovers
Need some suggestions for where you might want to go on your next adventure trip? Take a look at these three from around the globe (sponsored content)
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Koblenz: At the German Corner
Join PHeymont for a stroll through Koblenz's Old City and a bit of history and art.
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Nyhavn: Copenhagen's Gem
DrFumblefinger found the Nyhavn neighborhood the loveliest in Copenhagen. Built in the 17th century as the city's main harbor, it remains a popular tourist destination.
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Cologne Cathedral: Empire of Light
The play of light and shadow, inside and out, is what impressed PHeymont most on a visit to one of the world's most-famous cathedrals.
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The Battery, New York City
The Battery is the gateway to the Statue of Liberty and Staten Island, but Jonathan L shows us how much more it is
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April 23, 2020: Sergels Torg — Obelisk and Fountain
DrFumblefinger visits Stockholm's busiest public square, and enjoyed this modern fountain with its central glass obelisk.
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April 30, 2020: Canada's Team of the Century Monument, Toronto
A symbol of how much Canadians love their hockey! A special monument outside of the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto commemorates a great Canadian victory over the Soviet Union's hockey team in 1972.
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Peripatetic Bhutan
LestertheInvester shares memories and many fine photos of his recent trip to Bhutan.
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February 8, 2015: Standin' on the Corner
PHeymont's in the picture for this image of an American icon.
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The Knife Angel, Gateshead
Ian Cook shares the story behind the Knife Angel, accompanied by lots of great photos.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, June 23, 2015: Korean War Veterans Memorial
Washington's National Mall has a lot of wonderful memorials. The Korean War Veterans Memorial is located near the Lincoln Memorial and was dedicated in 1995. It commemorates the sacrifices of almost 6 million Americans in the U.S....
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Fiumicino, Italy. Where Gumbo was #123
Gumbo was visiting a small city many people travel through, but few people stop to visit. Gumbo was in Fiumicino, Italy. Rome's main airport, Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino (FCO) is situated a few kilometers from downtown...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Aug. 17, 2015: Soviet War Memorial, Berlin
A quiet place, in a peaceful park in Berlin hardly seems connected at first sight to the horrific fighting that took place all over Berlin in the final days of World War II. But it is a memorial to 80,000 Soviet soldiers killed in that battle...
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St. Louis Gateway Arch - Gateway to the West
If you’ve ever been to St. Louis, most likely you've been to the beautiful Gateway Arch and Jefferson National Expansion Memorial. It was definitely on our to-do list the first time we were in Missouri. We took the 630-foot ride to...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, October 8, 2015: Kakabeka Falls, Oliver Paipoonge, Ontario
Kakabeka Falls is a waterfall on the Kaministiquia River, located beside the village of Kakabeka Falls in the municipality of Oliver Paipoonge , Ontario, 30 km (19 mi) west of the city of Thunder Bay. The falls have a drop of...
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Beautiful, Majestic, Mount Rushmore National Monument
Mount Rushmore has been a place I have wanted to see for a really long time, and was extremely excited to finally get to see how amazing and grand it really is in person. Pictures and movies don’t do justice to its size and...
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Berliner Dom: Cathedral of Empire
Many of the cathedrals and major churches of Europe can trace their foundations back a millenium or more, and their present buildings on those foundations for six or seven hundred years. But Berlin's Dom, or Cathedral, while in the same location as...
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Northern Arizona: Sedona & Surrounds, Part 2
Our trip to Northern Arizona, featured in Part 1 of this blog, included some spectacular natural scenery, along with an impressive church set into the mountains of Sedona, Arizona. In this installment, we include two National Monuments that were once...
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Northern Arizona: Sedona & Surrounds, Part 1
On our recent trip to Northern Arizona, we collected some points of interest to see and experience. We did these things (plus many more!) during a 6 day tour of the area. We rented a car and used Sedona as a base. There will be more of them in the...
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Dinosaur National Monument -- Fossil Bone Quarry, Utah (Where Gumbo Was, #136)
Gumbo was exploring a remote region of northwestern Colorado, extending into eastern Utah. This is Green River country, the river winding through memorable rock formations and desert landscapes. But the real treasure of the region...
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Ian Cook's TravelGumbo contributions
A listing of Ian Cook's contributions to TravelGumbo. Check out this great list of wonderful photography.
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Amazing Fort McHenry - Baltimore, MD
A “quick” visit to Fort McHenry National Monument near Baltimore, Maryland turned out to be an experience that touched my heart in a profound way. It made me feel extremely patriotic, happy and proud to be an American! I...
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Crazy Horse National Monument
While in Rapid City we went to Mt. Rushmore and Crazy Horse National Monument . I had heard a lot about this monument, but didn’t know really much about it. I am embarrassed to admit that at one point, I actually thought it was...